Horsemanship Instructor and Polo Coach

Culver Academies; Culver (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site Health Clinic

Life Insurance

403b retirement with match

Fitness Center

Paid time off

Meals on campus

Tuition remission

Job summary

Culver Academies seeks a Horsemanship Instructor and Polo coach to lead high-level equine instruction and polo coaching for our boarding school and summer programs.

The role is a 12-month position based in Culver, Indiana, requiring a bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in equine instruction and polo. The instructor will train horses, manage equipment, and participate in clubs and athletic supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 10 years of experience in equine instruction and polo training.
• Knowledge of US Polo Association level play, polo strategy and rules.
• Ability to train unbroken horses and maintain trained horses as they develop.
• Identify lameness and injuries; perform basic veterinary treatments.

Responsibilities

• Coach and manage Culver polo teams and horsemanship instruction.
• Train horses, manage tack inventory, and assist with stable management.
• Participate in clubs and activities, coach athletic teams, supervise students, and perform other duties.

Skills

Equine instruction

Polo coaching

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Animal care

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Welcome to the home of LEADERS

Mission: Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual, mind, spirit, and body, through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character.

We enroll students and employ faculty and staff from across the United States and around the world. We are seeking diverse talent to support our mission and enrich our learning environment. At Culver, we are always looking to strengthen our organizational leadership by adding outstanding talent to our faculty and staff whose passion is to serve our students.

Welcome to the home of LEADERS

Mission: Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual, mind, spirit, and body, through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character.

Culver Academies is a private boarding school. We enroll students and employ faculty and staff from across the United States and around the world. We are seeking diverse talent to support our mission and enrich our learning environment. At Culver, we are always looking to strengthen our organizational leadership by adding outstanding talent to our faculty and staff whose passion is to serve our students.

Located on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee, Culver Academies encompasses 1,800 acres of green hills and woodlands, and a historic collegiate-like campus with beautiful Gothic architecture. Our location in Culver, Indiana, offers the best of both worlds; a beautiful, serene setting with access to large cities nearby, including the home of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. We are also less than two hours away from Chicago and Indianapolis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Horsemanship Instructor and Polo coach provides instruction in a learning environment that enables students to learn basic to advanced techniques in all riding disciplines. Responsibilities for this position include coaching & managing the Culver polo teams, training horses, tack and equipment inventory, and assisting with stable management. This position is a 12-month position working for both our Boarding school and our Culver Summer School and Camps.

In addition to regular duties, the Horsemanship Instructor is expected to participate in various clubs and activities, coach athletic teams, perform student supervisory and chaperone duties, and engage in other duties assigned by the proper authorities.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work within a small team to achieve the outputs. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. The successful candidate will possess At least 10 years of experience in all phases of equine instruction and polo training and competitions at United State Polo Association level with a solid understanding of the game of polo, to include strategy and rules. The instructor must be a capable trainer with the ability to train unbroken horses and maintain trained horses as they develop, must have a solid understanding of the safety procedures that are required to handle and train large animals; must be able to identify lameness and injuries in horses and be able to provide some veterinary treatments to the horses.

TOTAL REWARDS

• Our health benefits include medical (Health Savings Account available), dental, and vision insurance options offered at extremely affordable rates and one of our most valued offerings is our FREE on-site Health Clinic including various FREE generic medications.
• Financial planning benefits include Life Insurance and a 403b retirement account with a very generous company match.
• At Culver we seek to support your whole self –mind, spirit, and body, which is why you have access to our on-site Fitness Center, impressive personal time off with 10 paid holidays, 200 hours of paid vacation time, and professional development opportunities to support excellence in your craft.
• Culver also offers FREE meals in the dining hall, limited laundry and dry-cleaning services and a discount at the Campus Store and Uniform Shop.
• A strong Tuition Remission Program and scholarship opportunities are available for your eligible children attending both schools and camps.

Culver Academies is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.